Talk:Majikat

Link to Alun Davies is incorrect. Not the same Alun Davies who would have been 16 during the Earth Tour ... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.240.254.63 (talk) 04:01, 22 November 2007 (UTC)

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(The year of this recording is in question! While according to release, it was recorded in 1976. However, I was present for this concert, it was earlier, possibly 1973 that this was recorded.)

Please use this discussion page to discuss such matters. --Technopat (talk) 18:01, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

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The date in question would appear to be accurate. In 1973 Stevens released the album "Foreigner", only one song from this album ("The Hurt") appears in this show. However, no less than five songs from his two successive albums ("Numbers" and "Buddah...") appear. It isn't conclusive but it seems unlikely that he would feature 5 unreleased songs at this point.

Please use this discussion page, not the article page. --Technopat (talk) 18:04, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Unfortunately, I am very sure of the year, 1973. One of the people whom I attended the concert with passed away on January 23, 1974. The concert was recorded in quad, towers of speakers in all 4 corners of the floor. The show was recorded at The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg Virginia.(I am still looking for my ticket stub, as I saved MANY over the years.) The magic show was before the show. The same Cats Stevens logo curtain, The parachute back drop, it was all there. We were restricted in our movements in the concert hall. We were told the movie was being recorded for foreign release. I was never able to find evidence of it's release until Majik Cat was released on DVD.

Rick Myers, New Port Richey, FL 07/27/2010 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.169.127.192 (talk) 17:46, 27 July 2010 (UTC)

1976, or 1973 theory

The details above are compelling.
But the DVD includes a booklet called the "Earth Tour Official Program" [sic, US spelling]. The fine print on the bottom of the back cover reads "This is a replica of the 1976 tour program originally produced and published by Brockum International". Maybe this 1976 is simply a repetition of an earlier error?
The contents of this booklet are consistent with its being a tour programme, as stated. There are no dates inside.
But the last inside page has an illustration showing all of Cat's LPs, including Foreigner, Buddha, and Greatest Hits. At the top, it reads:
A New Album "Numbers"
Well, that makes it very clear which LP this tour is supporting.
Varlaam (talk) 02:31, 24 July 2011 (UTC)

It sounds as though a couple of old memories have been conflated. That's ok; we all do it.

But that, ultimately, is why WP always insists on definitive sourcing, over someone's sincere recollection.

The DVD bonus feature – the interview with Yusuf Islam – includes a brief shot of a "Majikat American Tour '76" poster.

Varlaam (talk)